24m Windy SR77 enters outfitting as yard's largest build to date

9 November 2026 • Written by Éilis Cronin

Swedish boat builder Windy has moved its 24-metre flagship chase boat, the SR77, into outfitting at its Västervik shipyard in Sweden. The hull mould has now been fully installed in the yard's facilities as construction progresses.

Designed by long-standing collaborator Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design, the project is the largest and most bespoke vessel in the company's 60-year history, with a customisable exterior that allows owners to choose their preferred balance of open and enclosed deck areas.

Characterised as an evolution of the chase boat and weekender cruiser concept, the SR77 can be used in a number of ways – both independently and alongside the mothership yacht. It combines high-performance engineering with extensive scope for customisation and represents a significant step up in scale and complexity, according to the tender and chase boat builder.

The project follows extensive hydrodynamic analysis by Cape Horn Engineering, including computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations to optimise performance, seakeeping and stability. Its production tooling has progressed through several stages, with the hull mould recently installed at Windy's Swedish shipyard ahead of production.

The yacht's sleek profile is complemented by an expansive swim platform with a large sunpad, while a generous seating and dining area sit forward. Completing the space is an enclosed deckhouse and fully-equipped helm station.

Meanwhile, the lower deck features a saloon and multiple guest cabins, including double aft guest rooms and a forepeak guest cabin, all with en suite bathrooms. This deck also houses a crew cabin, galley and ample storage areas.

The SR77 offers two engine options: a MAN V12 with waterjets or a Volvo Penta IPS. She has a proposed maximum cruising speed of up to 46 knots.

The project also marks the next step in the continued development of Windy's manufacturing capabilities. In 2025, the yard opened a new 2,300-square-metre production hall, creating the space and infrastructure required to build larger and more sophisticated vessels.